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Item Code: 490-3666
This is a great example of a US contractor-made sling for use with Civil War era rifle muskets. This is a Pattern 1857 musket sling which was originally designed for the US Model 1855 rifle musket, and subsequently saw use with the Model 1861 and Model 1863 rifle muskets.
The sling has a fixed leather loop at one end and a flat brass hook on the other, which was retained by a pair of brass brads and a sewn flap at the end of the sling. The hook engaged one of holes along the length of the sling, which allowed the length to be adjusted. A sliding leather loop allowed the looped section of the sling to be kept tight and out of the way. The sling is nearly 48” long overall including the brass hook. The folded leather end with the brass hook is slightly tapered.
This US Pattern 1857 rifle musket sling is in very nice condition and is well stamped. The sling was manufactured by E. METZGER of Philadelphia. The sling also bears an oval US Ordnance Department inspector’s cartouche that reads in four lines: H.H. HARTZELL / U.S. / ORD. DEPT / SUB INSPECTOR.
All parts remain in very nice condition with only slight wrinkles, likely from being mounted on a musket, and remains strong and supple. All of the original stitching remains intact, tight and secure.
There is no reason the sling could not be installed on a rifle musket to enhance the display of the weapon. [jet] [ph:L]
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